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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,478.58, 21,360.03 and 8,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,478.58, 21,360.03 and 8,764.86 is: 12,095.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,478.58 : 21,360.03 = 8,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,478.58/21,360.03 = 8,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,478.58x = 21,360.03 × 8,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,478.58x = 187,217,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,217,672.55/15,478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.27

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